Black is back as both a leading (all cabinets) and supporting (just accents) player – the latter, much more common. The use of contrast is used as a design and style element in a mix of cool and warm tones. Playing with contrasting interior and exterior cabinet finishes add a fashionable touch. Painted cabinet colors are in the range of soft medium blues but bold blues and khakis are on trend as well. Matte black stainless appliances: happening NOW!